Philadelphia Police Remember Fallen Officer John Pawlowski With Vigil At 35th District
A vigil was held at the 35th District for Officer John Pawlowski.
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A vigil was held at the 35th District for Officer John Pawlowski.
Philadelphia police officer John Pawlowski, murdered in February 2009, has been honored with a memorial plaque near the spot where he was shot to death, at Broad and Olney.
Jury deliberations came to an end Monday in the penalty phase for admitted cop killer Rasheed Scruggs. The jury informed the judge they were deadlocked and as a result, Scruggs received life in prison with no parole.
A Philadelphia jury is now considering the penalty -- life in prison or death by injection -- for admitted cop killer Rasheed Scruggs.
The defense was presenting evidence of "mitigation" -- evidence it hopes will convince the jury to sentence Rasheed Scruggs to life in prison rather than the death penalty.
Shortly before his trial was to begin last week, 35-five-year-old Rasheed Scrugs pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the February 2009 death of 25-year-old officer John Pawlowski.
A Philadelphia jury has now heard chilling police radio tapes and heartbreaking testimony from the partner and boyhood friend of Officer John Pawlowski (photo), who was murdered last year.
Jury selection was scheduled to begin Monday morning in the capital murder case against Rasheed Scruggs, charged in the shooting death of Philadelphia police officer John Pawlowski.
A 54-year-old man was charged after he slashed another person's neck on Main Street in Newark, Delaware, Friday, police said.
The Philadelphia Police Department has an electronics-sniffing dog named Cache, helping SVU detect hidden electronic devices.
Photos of Kéfi IV at Almyra in Rittenhouse.
Young people in Philadelphia can apply for summer jobs and more.
Philadelphia police say six men forced their way into a Chinatown business and robbed and raped the victims at gunpoint.
A 54-year-old man was charged after he slashed another person's neck on Main Street in Newark, Delaware, Friday, police said.
The Philadelphia Police Department has an electronics-sniffing dog named Cache, helping SVU detect hidden electronic devices.
Young people in Philadelphia can apply for summer jobs and more.
Philadelphia police say six men forced their way into a Chinatown business and robbed and raped the victims at gunpoint.
Two private contractors were rushed to a Philadelphia burn center after they were shocked in Ocean City, New Jersey, officials said.
The Philadelphia Police Department has an electronics-sniffing dog named Cache, helping SVU detect hidden electronic devices.
Young people in Philadelphia can apply for summer jobs and more.
Philadelphia police say six men forced their way into a Chinatown business and robbed and raped the victims at gunpoint.
Before you head to the polls – or make a plan to vote by mail – here's what Pennsylvania voters need to know about the 2026 primary election.
The American Lung Association hopes to welcome more than 1,000 at the 12th annual LUNG FORCE Walk at the Philadelphia Zoo.
Two private contractors were rushed to a Philadelphia burn center after they were shocked in Ocean City, New Jersey, officials said.
New Jersey is one of the nation's top growers of peaches, but the fruit may be harder to find this season and possibly more expensive at the grocery store.
Three cats were exposed to a rabid bat found in the attic of a home in Haddonfield, N.J., on April 18, health officials said.
Photos of the grand opening of LesbiVeggies in Camden.
The team identified Robert Dean Irelan as the man whose body was found in a shallow grave in Salem County, New Jersey, in 1979.
A 54-year-old man was charged after he slashed another person's neck on Main Street in Newark, Delaware, Friday, police said.
Nehemeiah Jones was arrested for orchestrating a retail theft group that targeted stores across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
DeSean Jackson and Delaware State University failed to discipline a football player who assaulted two teammates, a lawsuit claims.
The Delaware Department of Agriculture is warning residents about the unexpected deliveries of seeds that they did not order.
As people mark Earth Day, one Delaware business owner is finding value in what others throw away.
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
The Philadelphia Walk to End Bladder Cancer is raising awareness for a disease doctors say is often overlooked.
Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia and other sites around the region will host free eye screenings for Diabetes Day.
The Philadelphia region received an F for bad air quality in an annual report from the American Lung Association.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Two I-95 ramps close to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are under construction and could cause some traffic headaches for Flyers and Sixers fans.
The warning period for the Philadelphia Parking Authority's school-zone speed camera enforcement ends on Monday, April 20.
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
Puck drop for Game 5 between the Penguins and Flyers is set for 7 p.m. at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
Payton Pritchard scored 32 points, and Jayson Tatum added 30 as the Celtics crushed the Sixers in Joel Embiid's return in Game 4 to take a commanding 3-1 series lead.
Chris Sale shut down the Phillies for the second time in nine days and won his 150th career game as the Atlanta Braves built an early lead and beat Philadelphia 6-2.
Phillies ace Zack Wheeler gave up two runs in five innings in his season debut against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night.
The Pittsburgh Penguins force Game 5 after defeating the Philadelphia Flyers Saturday Night.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Philadelphia city leaders are temporarily opening some storefronts in Market East for the summer, they announced Monday.
Two private contractors were rushed to a burn center in Philadelphia after Ocean City officials said they suffered electric shock injuries on a job at the Jersey Shore Monday morning.
Hearing loss can be very isolating and lead to depression, and doctors say it could happen to anyone.
Philadelphia police are searching for five young men accused of sexual assault and robbery in Chinatown this weekend.
In a CBS News Philadelphia exclusive, the city's police department is debuting a new crime-fighting tool: a four-legged black Labrador that can sniff out electronic devices. Joe Holden reports.